Mount and Blade
Mount and Blade is an action role playing game that was developed by Tale Worlds and was released for the PC on September 16, 2008.
Developer: TaleWorlds Publisher: Paradox Interactive Release Date: September 16, 2008 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Addictive gameplay. +Fun combat system. +Interesting strategic elements. Cons: -Controls are hard to learn. -Dated graphics. |
Mount and Blade Overview
Mount and Blade is an action role playing game where the players takes on the role of a warrior trying to gain fame and recognition. The game has an open world and has no clear direction so the player can choose how their adventure will play out. The combat system is unique and allows the player to control their own army and allows for strategic elements such as higher ground and morale. Overall the game is extremely fun and can provide many hours of gameplay.
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Neverwinter Nights
Neverwinter Nights is an online RPG that was developed by BioWare Coroporation, published by Infogrames, and was released for the PC in June, 2002.
Developer: BioWare Corporation Publisher: Infogrames Release Date: June, 2002 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 89% Pros: +Fun combat +Interesting world +Will appeal to fans of D&D +Fun adventure creator Cons: -Low player base -Mediocre graphics |
Neverwinter Nights Overview
Neverwinter Nights is a Dungeon and Dragons based online RPG that was released for the PC in early 2002. At the time of this game’s release this was a major hit that had a lot to offer fans of D&D. Create your own adventures and set out with your friends to bring monsters to heel.
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Ragnarok Online
Ragnarok Online is a massively multiplayer online role playing game that was developed by Gravity Interactive and released on August 31, 2002.
Developer: Gravity Interactive Publisher: Gravity Interactive Release Date: August 31, 2002 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Addictive gameplay. +Charming graphics. +Amazing soundtrack. Cons: -Repetitive. -A lot of grind is required to level. -No quest line to speak of. |
Ragnarok Online Overview
Ragnarok Online is a MMORPG that was released for the PC in late 2002. The game puts the players in the role of a new adventurer who sets out in the game world. The player can choose from a variety of classes and jobs that they can later upgrade. The game sports unusually appealing 2D graphics and an amazing soundtrack.
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Sid Meier’s Pirates! Live the Life
Sid Meier’s Pirates! Live the Life is a real time action role playing game that was developed by Firaxis, published by Atari, and was released on November 22, 2004.
Developer: Firaxis Publisher: Atari Release Date: November 22, 2004 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 92% Pros: +Fun, easy to learn gameplay. +Great setting. +Charming setting. +Unique controls. +Good replay value. Cons: -Game’s objectives are unclear. -Almost too easy. -No voice acting. |
Sid Meier’s Pirates! Live the Life Overview
Sid Meier’s Pirates! Live the Life is an exciting pirate game that was released for the PC in late 2004. In this game the player takes on the role of a new pirate who is in search for wealth and adventure. The controls are rather simple and easy to learn, and effects such as wind and weather also play an active role in the game, which increases the level of strategy. Overall Side Meier’s Pirates! is a great pirate simulator that can offer many hours of exciting gameplay, as long as you are ok with the lack of obvious goals and game objectives.
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is a real time strategy game that was developed by Relic Entertainment and was released for the PC on February 19, 2009.
Developer: Relic Entertainment Publisher: THQ Release Date: February 19, 2009 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 85% Pros: +Great campaign mode. +Great dialogue. +Pleasant visuals. +Good soundtrack. Cons: -Multiplayer is unbalanced. -No replay value. |
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Overview
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is a real time strategy game and was the sequel to the popular Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War series. The game is set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe and has familiar characters and units if you are a Warhammer 40k gamer. The campaign is fun and thrilling but the multiplayer modes are very unbalanced.
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World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role playing game that was developed by Blizzard Entertainment and was released for the PC on November 22, 2004.
Developer: Blizzard Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games Release Date: November 22, 2004 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Many classes and races to choose from. +Ten years worth of content is available. +Decent visuals. +Memorable story line. Cons: -Some balance issues. -Requires a monthly subscription. -Repetitive. -Ruins your social life. |
World of Warcraft Overview
World of Warcraft is the world’s longest running successful MMORPG. Players can choose from two factions, multiple races per faction, and many classes when creating their character. The game also offers ten years worth of content for the player to explore and leveling new characters has become easier over the years. The end game scene is also very well done and could provide countless hours of gameplay. Overall World of Warcraft is the world’s most successful MMORPG and any serious gamer should give it a try at some point.
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Spellforce: The Order of Dawn
Spellforce: The Order of Dawn is the first game in an amazing series that combines both RTS games and RPGs into an exciting experience.
Developer: Phenomic Game Developement Publisher: Jowood Release Date: February 11, 2004 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 75% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Great Dialogue +Addictive +Good soundtrack Cons: -No replayability -Mediocre voice acting. |
Spellforce: The Order of Dawn Overview
SpellForce blends the action and tactics of real-time strategy in a new role-playing experience. As a Rune Warrior in a divided world, you must undertake a variety of quests along your journey to reunite the lands. Blood runes let you command mixed-race armies that can perform a wide range of magic spells, from summoning elementals to casting black magic. You can even control up to five heroes simultaneously against more than 30 enemy types, including humanoids and dragons.
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Final Fantasy 11
Final Fantasy 11 was the first massively multiplayer online role playing game set in the Final Fantasy universe. The game is the first in the series to support character customization and an open world.
Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix Release Date: 2003 Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360 JustRPG Score: 85% Pros: +Fun combat system. +Great visuals. +Great job system. Cons: -Gets “grindy” after one play through. -Odd server system. |
Final Fantasy 11 Overview
Final Fantasy 11 is the first massively multiplayer online role playing game that was set in the Final Fantasy universe. Players can create their own character and set out in an open world. There is a main story quest that progresses the player through their levels at a pretty fast rate while keeping them interested and occupied. The game also supports an impressive job system which allows the player to change their class at any given time and has separate levels for each job. Overall the game looks great, supports unique class (job) systems, and has a fun combat system. The only complaints for the game involve the way the servers were created mashing more experienced Japanese players with brand new America players.
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Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul
Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul is a Russian PC game that combines stealth, real time strategy, and role playing elements. Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul is the third game in the Allods franchise and introduces 3-D graphics to the series.
Developer: Nival Interactive Publisher: Fishtank Interactive Release Date: April, 2001 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 85% Pros: +Great combat animations. +Pleasant graphics. +Online multiplayer included. +Great armor crafting system. Cons: -Appeal limited to fans of the stealth genre. -Mediocre voice acting. |
Everquest: Lost Dungeons of Norrath
Everquest: Lost Dungeons of Norrath is an expansion pack for the legendary massively multiplayer online role playing game, Everquest. It was the sixth expansion in the series and was the first one to include an in game reward for buying the retail copy of the game opposed to a digital version.
Developer: Sony Online Entertainment Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment Release Date: 2003 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 90% Pros: +Adds more in game content. +New raid content. +Bonus in game items if you buy the retail version. (more…) |